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Sport, 1915

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The Germanising of Golf (By Henry Leach, in the "Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News.")

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 11

I have before me the official guide to German golf which tells of all the German courses, those at Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Munich, Homburg, Kitzeberg, Dresden, Bremen, and…

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The Effect on Racing of Previous Wars (From the "Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News.")

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 3

The immediate future of racing in England was recently enveloped in darkness. To race or not to race—that was the question. The Turf to-day is so vast aud extensive an…

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Weights, Entries, &c. Kembla Grange Races. Tuesday, January 19. Maiden Handicap—6 furlongs

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 2

Oronoko, Nicely, William the Silent, Penny Post, George, Petrillia, Quarale, Browlee, Kuralla, Royal [?], Korosko, Lodger, Brussa, Cibarious, Lady Iberia. The Myalls, Daisy Mine, Mimer's…

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Inter-state Boxing Jerry Jerome Defeats Evernden On Points at Brisbane—Fierce Battle Goes the Full Twenty Rounds

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 9

The fair play of a big crowd was wonderfully demonstrated on Saturday night at Baker's Stadium, when Jerry Jerome was given the decision over Arthur Evernden after one…

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Interstate Turf Notes Bichmond Meeting a Big Success Few Registered Meeting, but Pony Racing Booms—Latest News and Tips

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 4

With no V.R.C. registered races within the metropolitan area last week, Mr. John Wren, favored with ideal weather, had a bumper attendance at this fixture on Saturday. In stakes…

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Interstate Cricket. Match at Sydney. Second Innings of N.s.w. Taylor's Lucky Escapes. Top Score by Ratcliffe

Evening News · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 7

South Australia and new South Wales continued their [?] mates [?] say Cricket Ground this afternoon in dull was [?] the wicket was is excellent condition…

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Amateur Athletics

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 6

J. Beatson, New Zealand's champion distance runner, had a good time" at the Otago Caledonian Society's meeting on New Year's Day. He won the half-mile (with 15yds start) in…

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Professional Athletics

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 6

In the New Zealand professional championships at the South Canterbury Caledonian Society's Gathering on New Year's Day and January 2, A. W. Dormer, the ex-amateur, won the…

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Professional Athletics Fixtures. January

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 6

14—Daunt'S Handicap, Sydney Sports Ground. 26—East Maitland Athletic Club. 26—Corowa F.S. Sports. FEBRUARY…

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Athletics Fixtures. (1915.) January

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 6

20—East Sydney A.A.C., at Camden. FEBRUARY. 20—N.S.W. Police and Firemen's Sports. MARCH…

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American Letter: Wills downs Langsford three times in two rounds McVea outpoints Wills Murray improving his Record Shugrue's battle with Welsh Athletics Baseball San Francisco, December 22, 1914

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 13

At midnight on December 18 the new anti-boxing law went into effect in California, and professional boxing is now en illegal port. Twenty minutes before the finish Referee Jim…

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Athletics

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 8

SPORT (Inverell): (1) Unless it was stated in the advertised conditions of the race that the limit was not to exceed 14yds, we can see no reason why you should not be paid in the case you state, (2) Unless he is…

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Athletics. Club Challenge Contest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 6

Western Suburbs reversed the result of the first contest with Redfern Harriers on Saturday last at Pratten Park by securing a 36 to 18 points' victory. The meeting was…

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Athletics. St. Patrick's Day Carnival. Proposed Alteration in Programme. Sports Ground Monthly Fixtures. Electric Light Sports To-night. Western Suburbs Down Redfern. Club Notes and Pars

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 2

A special meeting of the N.S.W. A.A.A. executive will be held to-morrow morning the object of which is to revise the rules of the Association. As…

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Sheffield Shield Cricket in Wet Weather South Australians Bowl Ably in Sydney; but Miss the Chances. Public Interest Good First Day-Friday, January 8, 1915

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 12

It was a beautiful day for the opening of a match for the Sheffield Shield. Bright, not too warm, with a clear sky: such were the atmospheric conditions. The ground was a veritable…

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Warwick Farm Races. Backers Win. Cool Air Unlucky. Pink and Blue a Good 'Un. Quisita in Form Again. Sanguine Catches the Mile. Starting Price of Winners

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 8

2 to 1 v. Sanguine. Evens — Pink and Blue. 3½ to 1 — Lingard. 10 to 1 — Coeur de Moineau…

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Swimming

Evening News · Thursday 14 January 1915 · page 2

A double success was ga[?] by Mrs Fanny Durack at the annual carnival of the Metropolitan Ladies' Club, held at the Domain Baths last night. She won the 50 yards championship…

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About Boxing

The Australian Worker · Thursday 14 January 1915 · page 9

Eddie McGoorty gained a decision over Billy Murray in a 10-round bout at Mulwaukee. It was a good contest. At Olympia, next Monday night, Tommy…

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Swimming. Bondi Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1915 · page 7

In pursuance of the A.S.A.'s scheme for playing Saturday afternoon polo matches, the Bondi Club will visit the Domain Baths on Saturday next. The club will hold a 100yds. handicap, and also play sydney A…

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The Swimming Baths

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1915 · page 10

A meeting was held at the council-chambers to-night for the purpose of considering the council's scheme for raising £8000 by means of season tickets at £1 each to enable the…

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